Board Committees

Mandate

To protect the integrity of the police service through audits by ensuring controls are established and maintained and that resources, including personnel, equipment and public funds are utilized in the most efficient, effective and economical manner, and that programs and systems achieve their intended goals. The Committee ascertains and follows best practices, ensuring that there is a robust system in place to follow progression and flag deficiencies in addressing the findings of audits.

Committee Members

Amrik Singh Ahluwalia, Chair
Councillor Sue McFadden

Mandate

To review and determine remunerations and working conditions based on the performance of the Executive members (Chief and Deputy Chiefs) and the Executive Director on the achievements of annual goals as approved by the Board. The committee reviews draft goals for the coming year which is then forwarded to the Board for approval. The committee will consider other compensation matters and working conditions on as-required basis.

Committee Members

Amrik Singh Ahluwalia, Chair
Norma Nicholson
Mayor Linda Jeffrey

Mandate

To oversee the Peel Regional Police 10-year Facilities plan and to provide direction to the Chief of Police on issues as they arise. The Committee does so within the approved capital expenditure for police facilities, using a strategic long term view of future plans. Demographic changes, trend, technology, ergonomics, staff wellness are some of the key factors considered in reviewing long term facilities plans.

Committee Members

Jack Prazeres, Chair
Regional Chair Frank Dale
Amrik Singh Ahluwalia (Ex-Officio)

Mandate 

To review all new policies in detail; confirm existing policies; and is responsible for review of all policies. In addition, the Policy committee can make recommendations for the consideration of additional policies as required. The Board's policies should comfort the public that their interests are being protected. The policies ought to provide unambiguous guidance to the Chief of Police in doing an effective job in fighting crime, preventing crime, interacting with residents and helping the public in crisis situations.

Committee Members

Norma Nicholson, Chair
Jack Prazeres
Amrik Singh Ahluwalia (Ex-Officio)

Mandate

To be a key vehicle in giving comfort to the public and increase community trust. It will ensure fairness and openness, and convey to the public that they have a friendly process for addressing their complaints and issues in just and timely manner. The focus is on the following two areas:

 1. Public Complaints:

To oversee the Chief's administration of the Public Complaint system, with a focus on the existing Board policies on Civil Action and Litigation and Complaints.

To determine best in class approached to public complaints, both within and outside what the police service do.

To ensure the committee receives a thorough understanding of the types of public complaints received, and ascertain what specific training is being done to address the actions related to the types of complaints.

To ensure compliance with the obligations related to public complaint guidelines pursuant to the Police Services Act, maintain regular communication with the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD).

  2. Litigation:

To understand litigation on the go, and the implications and impacts on Board governance, the police budget and reputational factors.

To compare the Board's approach to litigation with other jurisdictions to ensure best in class principles apply.

To establish protocol that keeps the committee up-to-date on judgements, new litigation and emerging risks from legal perspective.

To work with the Chief and the Executive Director to keep the Board informed at regular intervals about the financial and reputation risks to the Board, any significant changes, and how to mitigate the risks.

Committee Members

Mayor Linda Jeffrey, Chair
Norma Nicholson
Amrik Singh Ahluwalia (Ex-Officio)